Franck History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Franck

What does the name Franck mean?

The French surname Franck is of nickname origin, deriving from a physical characteristic or personal attribute of the initial bearer.

In this instance the name is derived from "franc coeur", meaning "Frankish heart". Therefore, the progenitor of the surname was someone who sided with the Franks in the interminable wars, invasions and raids that raged in the Middle Ages.

Alternatively, the name can be of toponymic origin, deriving from a place where the original bearer once resided or held land. The family name Franck was found in Burgundy, where the family took their name from a place in Côtes-du-Nord, in the department of Yonne. 1

Early Origins of the Franck family

The surname Franck was first found in Burgundy. From here, the members of the family also branched into other regions of France, especially to Ile-de-France, where several members distinguished themselves through their various accomplishments. Joseph Francoeur, who died in Paris in 1741, was a bass at the Opéra, then a member of the Twenty-four violins of the king, in 1706. His son, Louis Francoeur, was born in Paris in 1692 and became a member of the king's violins in 1710. He became co-director in 1717, and died in 1745. François Francoeur, also a son of Joseph, was born in Paris in 1698. He was a violinist in the Opéra orchestra and superintendent of the king's music for Louis XV. He was ennobled in 1764, receiving the "cordons de St-Michel." He died in Paris in 1797.

Early History of the Franck family

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Franck Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Francon, Francoeur, Francou, Frankeur, Francq, Franck and many more.

Early Notables of the Franck family

François Francoeur, violinist and composer, born at Paris in 1698. He entered the band of the Opera in 1710, was for many years a member of the king's private band, and for some time, conjointly with Rébel, manager of the Opera. He died at Paris in 1787. His son, Louis Joseph, an eminent violinist and clever conductor, was born at Paris in 1738, and died...
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Franck Ranking

the United States, the name Franck is the 8,834^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2 However, in France, the name Franck is ranked the 1,284^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,395 people with that name. 3

Franck migration to the United States +

Franck Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Daniell Franck, who landed in Virginia in 1622 4
Robet Franck, who landed in Virginia in 1664 4
Michael Franck, who landed in Maryland in 1665 4
Thomas Franck, who arrived in Maryland in 1668 4
Robert Franck, who arrived in Maryland in 1680 4

Franck Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johannes Franck, who landed in New York, NY in 1710 4
Jon Franck, who landed in New York in 1710 4
Joh Wilhelm Franck, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1732 4
Danl Franck, aged 8, who arrived in South Carolina in 1732 4
Anna Susana Franck, aged 48, who arrived in South Carolina in 1732 4
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Franck Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Hinr Franck, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1803 4
Egeroth Franck, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1804 4
Theodore Franck, who landed in Ncw York, NY in 1844 4
Gustav Franck, aged 18, who arrived in Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "B. Bohlen"
Nicholas Franck, aged 36, who landed in Missouri in 1848 4
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Franck migration to Canada +

Franck Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

George Franck, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1749

Contemporary Notables of the name Franck (post 1700) +

James Franck (1882-1964), German-born American winner of the Nobel Prize for physics in 1924
Harry A. Franck (1881-1962), American travel writer
Johann Franck (1618-1677), German poet and hymn-writer
Kaj Franck (1911-1989), Finnish designer
Julia Franck (b. 1970), German writer
César Franck (1822-1890), Belgian composer of the Romantic era
Franck Turpin (b. 1977), French former professional football player
Franck Leblanc (1971-2025), French horse trainer and jockey
Franck "Francky" Vandendriessche (b. 1971), Belgian former professional footballer

Sources +

Dionne, N.-E., Les Canadiens-Francais Origine Des Familles. Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 1969. Print
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)